Free Football Tips Today – Thursday 26th February




Zoë Jayne Beard
Published Date: February 26, 2026 12:00 AM






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Thursday night football brings another packed European schedule and we’ve picked out the strongest value across the cards. Today’s Bet of the Day (BOTD) looks a cracking opportunity at nice odds, backed up by a solid BTTS sectionand a goal-heavy acca to round things off.
As always, these are free football tips with form, stats and recent trends doing the talking.
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Brest vs Le Havre - Ligue 1
Brest Win
Reason for Tip
The hosts Brest come in-to the match in good form, unbeaten in their previous four matches and have won three of those four matches. Within the previous five head-to-head matches the hosts Brest hold the advantage, winning four and losing one.
Red Star vs Lille
➡️ Red Star to Win
We’re taking on the visitors here at attractive odds, with Red Star in red-hot form. The hosts come into this match having won all six of their previous six matches across all competitions, and confidence will be sky-high.
Lille, on the other hand, are struggling to find consistency, managing just one win in their previous five matches. With momentum firmly behind the hosts, Red Star look capable of getting the job done once again.


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Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
BTTS - Yes
Reason for Tip
The hosts Port Vale have managed to score in all five of their previous five matches, with three of those games resulting in both teams scoring. Meanwhile the visitors Sunderland have been involved in two matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous three matches, managing to score in all three games.
Lille vs Lorient - Ligue 1
BTTS - Yes
Reason for Tip
The hosts Lille have managed to score in four of their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors Lorient have scored in three of their previous four matches. Within the previous five head-to-head matches, four have resulted in both teams scoring.
Lyon vs Paris FC - Ligue 1
BTTS - Yes
Reason for Tip
The hosts Lyon have managed to score in all five of their previous five matches, with three of those games resulting in both teams scoring. The previous head-to-head match between the two sides was goal filled, resulting 3-3, we are expecting another match with plenty of goals here today.
St. Pauli vs Frankfurt - Bundesliga
BTTS - Yes
Reason for Tip
The hosts St Pauli have managed to score in three of their previous four matches. Meanwhile the visitors Frankfurt have managed to score in all five of their previous five matches, with three of those games resulting in both teams scoring.
Ferencváros vs Ludogorets
Both sides are scoring freely, with Ferencváros finding the net in five straight matches and Ludogorets matching that run. Goals at both ends look very likely.
Plzen vs Panathinaikos
Plzen have seen BTTS land in three of their previous four matches, while Panathinaikos have scored in all of their last three. Another open contest expected.
Stuttgart vs Celtic
Stuttgart have scored in five consecutive matches, with BTTS landing in four. Celtic have also been involved in five straight BTTS games, making this one hard to ignore.
Celta Vigo vs PAOK
Celta Vigo have scored in each of their previous four matches, while PAOK have seen BTTS land in both of their last two outings. Plenty of attacking intent on show here.
QPR vs Middlesbrough - Championship
Over 2.5 Goals
Reason for Tip
The hosts QPR have been involved in three matches resulting in over 2.5 match goals within their previous four matches. Within the previous three head-to-head matches, all three games have resulted in over 2.5 match goals.
Wimbledon vs Northampton - League 1
Over 2.5 Goals
Reason for Tip
The hosts Wimbledon have been involved in five matches resulting in over 2.5 match goals within their previous five matches. Within the previous two head-to-head matches, both games have resulted in over 2.5 match goals.
Fulham vs Southampton - FA Cup
Over 2.5 Goals
Reason for Tip
The hosts Fulham have been involved in four matches resulting in over 2.5 match goals within their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors Southampton have also been involved in four matches resulting in over 2.5 match goals within their previous five games.
Bologna vs Verona - Serie A
Bologna Win
Reason for Tip
The hosts Bologna come in-to the match in excellent form, managing to win all five of their previous five matches. Meanwhile the visitors Verona come in-to the match in bad form, winless in their previous ten matches and have lost seven of those ten games.
Ferencváros vs Ludogorets
Both sides are scoring freely, with Ferencváros finding the net in five straight matches and Ludogorets matching that run. Goals at both ends look very likely.
Plzen vs Panathinaikos
Plzen have seen BTTS land in three of their previous four matches, while Panathinaikos have scored in all of their last three. Another open contest expected.
Stuttgart vs Celtic
Stuttgart have scored in five consecutive matches, with BTTS landing in four. Celtic have also been involved in five straight BTTS games, making this one hard to ignore.
Celta Vigo vs PAOK
Celta Vigo have scored in each of their previous four matches, while PAOK have seen BTTS land in both of their last two outings. Plenty of attacking intent on show here.
QPR vs Middlesbrough - Championship
Over 2.5 Goals
Reason for Tip
The hosts QPR have been involved in three matches resulting in over 2.5 match goals within their previous four matches. Within the previous three head-to-head matches, all three games have resulted in over 2.5 match goals.
Wimbledon vs Northampton - League 1
Over 2.5 Goals
Reason for Tip
The hosts Wimbledon have been involved in five matches resulting in over 2.5 match goals within their previous five matches. Within the previous two head-to-head matches, both games have resulted in over 2.5 match goals.
Fulham vs Southampton - FA Cup
Over 2.5 Goals
Reason for Tip
The hosts Fulham have been involved in four matches resulting in over 2.5 match goals within their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors Southampton have also been involved in four matches resulting in over 2.5 match goals within their previous five games.
Bologna vs Verona - Serie A
Bologna Win
Reason for Tip
The hosts Bologna come in-to the match in excellent form, managing to win all five of their previous five matches. Meanwhile the visitors Verona come in-to the match in bad form, winless in their previous ten matches and have lost seven of those ten games.


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Theres plenty of value on offer across Thursday’s fixtures, with Red Star standing out as the headline play given their current form. The BTTS selections are backed by consistent scoring trends, while the acca leans heavily on goal markets that continue to deliver.
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